What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

You'd be amazed at what a good PDR guy can do.

 

I've watched a couple videos on YT & there's a few that are very impressive. Just need to find a local one(s) for me and get some prices, no idea what it usually costs. I kinda want to try it myself with a cheap Amazon kit but I waste enough money on dumb stuff, LOL.

 

cool, I have that same mall rated shovel setup.

 

Alright Gents and ladies. Can anyone confirm these are the bolts to attach an aftermarket skid to the underside? I am missing the last 2 bolts headed towards the rear and I want to replace all 4 under and the 2 upfront because i dont want them to break off next time I go to take it off.

https://www.carid.com/toyota-oe/powertrain-skid-plate-bolt-mpn-9008011373.html

 

Don't forget to fill it with blinker fluid before reinstalling the motor otherwise you'll have to start all over

 

Getting ready to put on some new shoes. 265/75/16 Forceum MT-08

 

@stmpjmpr
Oil Catch Can comes off PVC valve on truck. Reported to capture oil blow by from circulating through engine... That pic shows an awful lot of oil for 1000k... I'd investigate further. After reading more threads, that amount of oil looks pretty normal.
Here is one of many threads on oil catch cans... enjoy. FWIW, I'm still on the fence on whether to install on on the Pavement Princess...
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oil-catch-can-but-why.527591/

 

Finally got around to changing and relocating the trailer plug.
Very easy install and I didn't run into any issues.

I used the Endurance Hopkins 40950 Multi-Tow 7 Blade and 4 Flat Vehicle Wiring Kit:

$25 Hopkins Towing Solutions Endurance 40950 Multi-Tow 7 Blade and 4 Flat Vehicle Wiring Kit, Black

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00W1O2FQ0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And used the Hopkins 40985 Universal Multi-Tow Harness Connector:

$27 Hopkins Towing Solutions 40985 Universal Multi-Tow Harness Connector

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005Q87T6E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Holes drilled:



Closed:



Open:



Why can't anything just match up...
The new Hopkins plug is wired the SAE Standard way and my Taco is wired the RV Standard way.
That's why some of the colours are mismatched.



I created a template for the Hopkins trailer plug. See the attachment.
Make sure you print it to "actual size" in your printing settings so it is to actual scale. You can double check by confirming the dimensions on the paper. These dimensions are "true" and I used a caliper to measure the plug.

 

Got my frame treated Mon from Toyota
Last week replaced boot on drive shaft
Ripped it when i ran over a cone laying in the road
I thought i could clear it with my lift - but no
Bent shield on gas tank which hit boot - mybad
Used a kit listed on thread some place on this site

 

YESSSS!!!!

 

same, just mines mounted with a bunjee cord for extra laziness

 

ah yes thanks for reminding me to do that! But in all seriousness this will be the 3rd oil pan for this engine....it better work this time...

 

Have you considered a dry sump?

 

Just ordered my Quik Fix seat spacers. Thanks @mrproduxn

 

yeah, but they are expensive and come with there own set of problems plus would have to find space for an accumulator tank and what not

 

good write up. Thanks. I need to do this

 

One step closer today with the platform, got the other side carpeted and the two pieces (that I’ll glue together) cut for the middle piece. Next is gluing them and carpeting and she’s done.

I’m not an upholstery guy by any means but I will address the horrific laps I got on the front, I was rushing lol. Still contemplating putting doors on the front so I said eff it

 

Finally got Bilstein 6112's. for my tacoma!!! They came today can't wait to get them installed!!!!

 

Changed out the breather valve on the right.

 

Nothing done yet. But I just hit week 5 of “4-8 week lead time” on my RCI order. Still somehow remaining patient….